Humanitarian Crisis in Nampula Deemed “A True Emergency” as Governor Calls for Urgent Solidarity
Humanitarian Crisis in Nampula Deemed “A True Emergency” as Governor Calls for Urgent Solidarity
The Governor of Nampula Province, Eduardo Mariomo Abdula, has officially described the rapidly escalating situation facing thousands of displaced families in Eráti District as "a true humanitarian emergency," following recent violence attributed to Non-State Armed Groups.
The Governor’s statement comes as communities such as Chipene and Mazua are reportedly deserted, with residents having fled to safer areas following the attacks in Eráti and Memba districts.
In an update on the security situation, Governor Abdula confirmed that Defence and Security Forces (FDS) are engaged in a rigorous pursuit of the perpetrators. "We are still not certain about the departure of the terrorists from our territory, but the FDS continues to make every effort in a close pursuit of these evildoers," he stated.
Desperate Conditions Highlighted
The Governor's declaration underscores the dire findings of a provincial humanitarian cluster mission report released on Wednesday. That report detailed how more than 10,000 families, an estimated 50,000 people, have sought refuge in the Alua-Sede Post Administrative area of Eráti District.
Governor Abdula emphasised the profound vulnerability of those affected: "The situation we are living through is a true humanitarian emergency: children, women, the elderly, youth, and men find themselves homeless, deprived of the most essential goods, and profoundly vulnerable."
Call for Solidarity
In response to this deepening crisis, a local television station reported that the Provincial Executive has just launched a solidarity movement to gather support for the displaced population.
By Wednesday, reports confirmed four fatalities and 101 houses burned down during the incursions in Memba and Eráti, which displaced people described as terrifying night-time attacks. Non government organisations inclduing World Vision, are part of the multisectoral assessment team, have urgently called for expanded, coordinated life-saving assistance, including emergency food, shelter, and dignified sanitation solutions, to uphold the well-being of the affected Mozambican families.
By António Massipa, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator